In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Microsoft Surface Duo 2. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F700F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Folder (flip) - touch screen, dual screen | Folder - dual screen | |
Height | 167.3 mm | 145.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has greater height than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
Width | 73.6 mm | 92.1 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Depth | 6.9 mm | 11 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Weight | 183 g | 284 g | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Dimensions Details | Unfolded - 73.6 mm x 6.9 mm x 167.3 mm Folded - 73.6 mm x 15.4 mm x 87.4 mm |
Unfolded - 184.5 mm x 5.5 mm x 145.2 mm | |
Body Colour | Grey | Mirror black | Mirror purple | Glacier | Obsidian | |
Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
Repairability Index | - | 3.9 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 0.369 W/kg (head), 1.546 W/kg (body) | 0.726 W/kg (head), 1.478 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Both directions folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.7" | 5.8" | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger screen size than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2636 x 1080 pixels | 1344 x 1892 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better screen resolution than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
Pixel Density | 425 ppi | 401 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better pixel density than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
Aspect Ratio | 21.9:9 | 13:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 800 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has HDR. |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, 100% sRGB, Dual PixelSense Fusion Displays | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | 1.05" | 5.8" | |
Second Display Resolution | 300 x 112 pixels | 1344 x 1892 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 8.3 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2688 x 1892 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
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Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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RAM | 8 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has more internal memory than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
User Memory | 223.3 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.7 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Field of View (FoV) | 78 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1.4 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 10x | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Filter mode | Night mode, Auto mode, low-light shots, Panorama mode with wide dynamic range, slow motion video at 120 or 240fps | |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, AR Doodle | Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Smooth Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), HDR video recording, multi-frame photo capture, dynamic range scene detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 110 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Field of view, distortion correction |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger front camera pixel size than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode, Live focus video | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 4449 mAh | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
Talk Time | 2100 minutes | 1680 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has longer battery life when making calls than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 42 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2100 min |
Talk: up to 1680 min Playback (local video): up to 15.5 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, Gigabit LTE | GPRS, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, Gigabit LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n25 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, FDD 1900 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, IMY, RTX, OTA, MID, TWS, RTTL | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, TS, M2TS, WebM, HEVC, 3G2, HEIF, H.265 HEVC, HEIC | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Qualcomm aptX Classic |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), dual accelerometers, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor, dual proximity sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Thom Browne Theme | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, dual battery, Full Duplex communication, dual microphones with AI-based noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, leather cover, Galaxy Watch Active2, gray leather and a black rubber watch straps, Galaxy Buds+ (Thom Browne colors and a grey cradle) | SIM card removal tool, USB-C headset, Surface Duo 2 USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE | HEARING AID M4/T3 |